Aftercare help

Does anyone know how long I might need someone to stay with me when I get out of the hospital? I'm stressing out that I might not have someone here with me for more than a day or two. Hopefully I'll be having gastric bypass within the next couple of weeks, they are shooting for Sept 22 but because I have to get a filter put in a week ahead of time they aren't sure it can be done by then. Thanks for any advice.

Cindy

Hey Cindy,  My sister came to help me for 2 days after that I was on my own and it was ok.  I could manage up and down the stairs and everything so I didnt really need her after that.  I hope everything goes smoothly for you on your day.

Rahsheeda

Thanks Rahsheeda and congrats on your weight loss. I was stressed out yesterday but today I've had two friends in Florida to offer to come up here and help take care of me so I feel better.

Cindy

As long as you don't have any complications, a few days should be fine I would think.  I would make sure to ask your surgeon to be on the safe side.

Good luck for a speedy recovery,

Pam

Cindy,

It really just depends on how you do, and what you need to do around the house.  I was in quite a lot of pain, and had problems getting into and out of bed for the first 3-4 days.  Oh, and I couldn't bend down to pick up and put down the dog's food & water dishes.  (Minor, but I needed help for anything that was at floor level for a good week.)

You'll probably be okay if you have a few days of help...that seems to work for most people.

Thanks Pam and Deb for your advice. I just found out today that a friend in Florida is going to come up for a couple of weeks so I should be fine.I'm nervous,excited and scared but I have faith this is what I need to get better.

Cindy

I did not have anyone at home with me except my 11 year old son and my husband when he got off work. I got along fine. My Dr. said move and take care of yourself.

tarheelwife2001...thanks for your info, all I know is the doctor said I needed to have someone for a few days. He said that I was more of a high risk patient with having a blood clot before and my other health problems. But I think he was referring to having the surgery itself.

Cindy